Mastering the smoky eye is easier said than done (but it's a popular look for a reason).
You (and Jennifer Lopez) keep revisiting it because, well, it's an ideal, year-round, any-occasion option, but on the flip side it can be really
messy. It doesn't have to be! "Smoky eyes are often messy because most
people are using tons of powder eye shadow in a dark color," explained
celeb makeup artist Melissa Murdick.
If that
sounds familiar, and you've been doing yours the same old way for a
while now, the pro has three new ways to perfect the trend—no mess
included.
Powder Requires Technique: "If
you're using powder shadows, make sure you tap your makeup brush to get
rid of excess product, and then use a pressing motion to deposit the
color to the area of the eye you want it," noted the expert. You want
the darkest color at the lash line, creating a gradient from dark to
light as you approach the crease. "Just don't blend the shadow too far
down under the eye, which will give you a messy raccoon effect," warned
the makeup artist. In other words, keep the blending on the top and the
bottom lash line clean with just a smidge of smudging.
Try a Cream Shadow Instead:
But if blending powder shadow still feels a little too time consuming,
you have other options. "My best advice is to use cream eyes shadows to
completely skip out on the powder fallout mess," said the pro. Not only
are they easy to use, but there are also so many colors. So you aren't
stuck with just neutrals this spring (though those are always a good
option). "Just pair with your favorite eyeliner (which can be blended
out too to create depth) and it will give you a smoky eye look that
rivals any created with powder shadow," shared the pro.
Try Just Using Eyeliner:
For the ultimate beginner smoky eye, believe it or not, all you need is
your go-to eyeliner and a Q-tip. "Using your favorite eyeliner (black
or brown, but any color works) line your eyes top and bottom at the lash
line," explained the pro. Once you finish, use a Q-tip to blend the
liner out (so it's smoky and no longer a solid, defined line). "Then,
redo the first step of lining your eyes top and bottom at the lash line
for a little definition," she added. Finish with mascara on your top and
bottom lashes.
That's it! Three ways to successfully achieve the effect with minimal mess.
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